Summit County Sheriff

Police & Fire

Summit County Jail lands $2.7M for mental health, detox wing

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Feb 21, 2026

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrests criminal fugitives as part of Operation Cross Check.

Police & Fire

Local law enforcement clarifies role as ICE operates in Summit County

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Feb 11, 2026

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office’s new badge. Officials said the redesign, years in the making, reflects shared values of honor, courage, and trust.

Town & County

Summit County Sheriff’s Office unveils new badge, citing honor, courage, and trust

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Jan 20, 2026

The swearing in ceremony for Summit County Sheriff Kacey Bates at the Summit County Courthouse in Coalville.

Community

Kacey Bates steps into Summit County sheriff role with focus on community and mental health

by Marina Knight
Published: Oct 23, 2025

Frank Smith (center) at his swearing in ceremony as the new Summit County sheriff on July 17, 2023. He is pictured with Summit County Council members Tonja Hanson, Canice Hart, Malena Stevens and Roger Armstrong.

Police & Fire

Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith announces retirement after 45 years in public service

by Marina Knight
Published: Aug 21, 2025

A forested area of the Uintas on June 16, 2025.

Police & Fire

Update: 2-year-old boy found dead in remote Summit County forest, death ruled a tragic accident

by TownLift
Published: Jun 16, 2025

Police & Fire

Police log: Intoxication, underage drinking, and criminal mischief

by TownLift
Published: Mar 17, 2025

Police & Fire

Body found in Echo Canyon believed to be Wyoming man missing since December

by Laura M
Published: Mar 10, 2025

Police & Fire

Police log: SAR avalanche recovery, DUIs, and a moose on the loose

by TownLift
Published: Mar 10, 2025

U.S. ICE Baltimore field office director, Matt Elliston, listens during a briefing on Jan. 27, 2025.

Police & Fire

Summit County Sheriff’s Office clarifies stance on federal immigration enforcement

by Marina Knight
Published: Jan 29, 2025

Police & Fire

Woman dies in Summit County snowmobile incident

by Laura M
Published: Jan 22, 2025

Utah Department of Public Safety awarded SCSO Deputy Perez the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in July of this year.

Police & Fire

Summit County deputy honored for bravery in SR 40 wrong-way driver incident

by TownLift
Published: Dec 2, 2024

Summit County Sheriff

Police & Fire

Summit County Jail lands $2.7M for mental health, detox wing

Police & Fire

Local law enforcement clarifies role as ICE operates in Summit County

Town & County

Summit County Sheriff’s Office unveils new badge, citing honor, courage, and trust

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Community

Kacey Bates steps into Summit County sheriff role with focus on community and mental health

Police & Fire

Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith announces retirement after 45 years in public service

Police & Fire

Update: 2-year-old boy found dead in remote Summit County forest, death ruled a tragic accident

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Police & Fire

Police log: Intoxication, underage drinking, and criminal mischief

Police & Fire

Body found in Echo Canyon believed to be Wyoming man missing since December

Police & Fire

Police log: SAR avalanche recovery, DUIs, and a moose on the loose

Police & Fire

Summit County Sheriff’s Office clarifies stance on federal immigration enforcement

Police & Fire

Woman dies in Summit County snowmobile incident

Police & Fire

Summit County deputy honored for bravery in SR 40 wrong-way driver incident

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